What is the greenhouse effect?

  • A
    The process of cooling the Earth's surface.
  • B
    The process by which the atmosphere traps heat near the Earth's surface.
  • C
    The depletion of the ozone layer.
  • D
    The increase in rainfall due to global warming.

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